Martin J. (Marty) Colombatto ('82, Engineering Technology)

Martin J. (Marty) Colombatto

Independent Consultant

Director of the Board, ClariPhy Communications, Luxtera Corporation & PLX Technology

BS Engineering Technology, Cal Poly Pomona, 1982

Martin J. Colombatto enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona after spending a year at the University of Utah and winters working as an electrician. During his more than 30-year career in the semiconductor industry, Marty held positions in sales and marketing, general management, and eventually chief executive officer and chairman of the board with industry leaders including Texas Instruments, Reliance Electric A.G., LSI Logic Corporation, Broadcom Corporation and Staccato Communications.

Today, he serves as an independent consultant and on the board of directors for fabless semiconductor companies ClariPhy Communications in Irvine, Luxtera Corporation in Carlsbad, and PLX Technology in Sunnyvale.

“Take the time and the opportunity to experiment in life and your career,” Marty advises engineering students. “Don’t let money be your only guidepost. Do what you like and are passionate about, but whatever you decide to do, commit to it, work hard and be the best you can be.”